Addresses theoretical and practical issues including philosophies of curriculum, curricular goals and objectives, alternate conceptions and designs of curriculum, process and content possibilities, planning with respect to scope and sequence, and the role of educators in the selection and development of curriculum materials. Students who successfully complete the course will be able to articulate the relationships between theoretical and practical models and will be able to critically assess, implement, and design developmentally appropriate curricular experiences for school and school-related environments.